

40-Love
Terre Battue
Synopsis
Jérôme, a senior executive, has just left his company. Determined to never work for nobody else ever again, he attempts to set up his own company, come what may, even ignoring the reluctance of his wife Laura. Ugo, their 11-year-old son, is a tennis player and a promising champion. To reach his goal, he must make it into the Roland Garros national training centre. Just like his dad, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Together, Ugo and Jérôme will realize that not all rules can be bent in the quest for success.
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Festival du Film Francophone de Namur
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Demoustier
- Screenplay & Story
- Stéphane Demoustier, Gaëlle Macé
- Original Title
- Terre Battue
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Velvet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Demoustier
Stéphane Demoustier, Gaëlle Macé
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Demoustier
Director
Stéphane Demoustier
Writer
Gaëlle Macé
Writer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Luc Dardenne
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40-Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 40-Love about?
Jérôme, a senior executive, has just left his company. Determined to never work for nobody else ever again, he attempts to set up his own company, come what may, even ignoring the reluctance of his wife Laura. Ugo, their 11-year-old son, is a tennis player and a promising champion. To reach his goal, he must make it into the Roland Garros national training centre. Just like his dad, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to make it. Together, Ugo and Jérôme will realize that not all rules can be bent in the quest for success.
Who directed 40-Love?
40-Love was directed by Stéphane Demoustier.
Who stars in 40-Love?
The principal cast of 40-Love includes Olivier Gourmet, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Charles Mérienne, Vimala Pons, Jean-Yves Berteloot.
When was 40-Love released and how long is it?
40-Love was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
